Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers:The industry isn’t growing, largely due to the influx of mass-produced jewelry in recent years.

Farmers and Ranchers:Farming and ranching jobs are expected to have the largest numerical decrease.It’s not idyllic. Strenuous work, long hours, hazardous conditions due to use of machinery and dependent on the weather.

Federal Employees:Vary widely, due to the variance in federal jobs.

Computer Programmers:Long hours and weekend work; programmers are susceptible to eye, back and wrist problems due to the amount of time spent in front of a computer.

Insurance Agents:People who want to break into this field should work on their sales skills, gain expertise in a broad range of insurance services.

Fishers and Fishing Vessel Operators:Long hours, seasonal work, harsh conditions with little support.Many fishermen are discovering that it’s no longer possible to earn a living at sea.